Can you believe that Austen is 16 today!?? Yikes! I remember when I turned 16 and it seriously doesn't seem like I'm old enough to have one of those yet. These pictures were taken at his swim meet on Saturday. Pretty cute kid, don't you think? So in honor of my Ten on Tuesday, here are ten things about Austen:
1. He thinks he's smarter than the rest of us, and let's face it: he's probably right.
2. Austen is gifted musically. He can play the piano amazingly and he's one of the top trumpet players in band.
3. Austen is really into Harry Potter right now (ok, when was he not?) and has been having Harry Potter marathons with his friends
4. Austen really likes swimming and is very close to making districts in the 100 breast. He's only 4 seconds off, with two more meets to improve.
5. Austen is always willing to do whatever I ask him to do. He never gives me any attitude unlike a few other people that live in this house.
6. Austen is a very good big brother. He has a very special bond with Olivia, who has him wrapped around her little finger. She seriously can get him to do anything she wants.
7. Austen's other many interests include movie making, scuba diving, reading, camping and "real" hiking...the kind where you carry all of your food and bedding and go for a week.
8. Austen will give anything a try and is not discouraged easily. For instance, this year he ran for 10th grade boys' social chair and won! He also tried out for the school play and will be the priest and Baron Elberfeld in the production of the Sound of Music.
9. Austen has always made friends easily. He has a lot of friends and makes everyone feel comfortable.
10. And yes, Austen still seems to be growing. At 6'2 1/2" and with size 13 shoes, I'm beginning to wonder if he'll ever stop. Austen, we love you!
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